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We remember William James Hicks
We remember William James Hicks
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1923
marriage
Clara Adelaide Linton
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3rd February 1923 - 22nd September 1930
1923
children
Edward William Hicks
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5th November 1923
1940
marriage
Mollie Embley Williams
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6th May 1940
children
Elizabeth Hicks
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children
Margaret Hicks
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children
Dennis John Hicks
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service
British Army
Private
2304
Monmouthshire Regiment
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service
British Army
Rifleman
2304
1st Monmouthshire Regiment
'A' Company
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theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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1961
death
Not War Related
Newcastle upon Tyne
United Kingdom
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6th February 1961
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2304 | Monmouthshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 2304 | 1st Monmouthshire Regiment | 'A' Company | Rifleman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward William Hicks | son | 5th November 1923 | |
| Dennis John Hicks | son | ||
| Elizabeth Hicks | daughter | ||
| Margaret Hicks | daughter |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elizabeth Lidstone | mother | ||
| William John Hicks | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Adelaide Linton | wife | 3rd February 1923 | |
| Mollie Embley Williams | wife | 6th May 1940 |
Media
Media
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William James HicksIn Merchant Navy uniform - New Zealand Shipping Co.
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William James HicksIn Merchant Navy uniform photographed with the altar and lecturn he made during voyages as ship's carpenter aboard the N.Z. Shippng Co. "Rangitoto". These items were dedicated by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Geoffrey Fisher on 24th December 1950 and were used at services on board ship. Dr. Fisher was taking passage home from New Zealand aboard the "Rangitoto".Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
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| William James Hicks | STEPHEN23444 | |
| William James Hicks | STEPHEN23444 |
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